Vice President Faisal Naseem has stated that the administration of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih prioritised the needs and aspirations of the youth since its first day. He made these remarks while speaking at the function held at the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort and Spa to inaugurate the Marriot International Maldives Apprenticeship Programme carried out in partnership with the administration's National Apprenticeship Programme (NAP).
Speaking at the function, Vice President Naseem reiterated the administration's commitment to the development of youth and to providing higher education and training opportunities to build a resilient and robust workforce prepared for the ever-changing world. He emphasised that the administration had diligently invested in youth development, leading to a more prosperous and sustainable future.
Furthermore, Vice President Naseem stated that the government had identified the nation's requirements for youth to focus their talents and that the administration had launched several programmes targeting these requirements. He stressed that the Marriot International Maldives Apprenticeship Programme is aligned with the administration's goal. He added that the progress of every country depends on its people, youth, and talents. He said that developed countries like Singapore had heavily invested in human resource development. He highlighted the administration heavily invests in higher education and training to build a competent workforce.
Speaking on the NAP, the Vice President stated that the administration had partnered with the public and private sectors to provide comprehensive training opportunities centred around on- and off-the-job training to local youth. He said the programme is crucial to equipping youth with the skills and knowledge required to fulfil national requirements.
Recalling his time working in the hotel industry as a youth, Vice President Naseem called on the programme participants to make the best use of this opportunity to fulfil their dreams. He also attributed the success of the tourism industry of the Maldives to the hospitable services provided by the workforce.
The ceremony saw the inauguration of the Marriot International Maldives Apprenticeship Programme, marked by the distribution of admission certificates to 40 participants. Marriott International is the first international hospitality brand to partner with the NAP. It is also the largest hotel chain in the world and features seven properties across the Maldives.